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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

I

Iwashiroite-(Y)

Name

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YTaO₄

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Monoclinic

Crystal system

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6

Mohs hardness

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7.135

Specific gravity

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Pale brown

Streak

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Vitreous to sub-adamantine

Luster

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Good on {010}; poor on {001}

Cleavage

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P2/a

Space group

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—

Structural group

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Iwa-Y · Approved

IMA

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2003

Named in

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Amber-brown to brown

Typical colors

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Y · Ta · O

Elements

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